### 2007: Defensive end Gaines Adams, taken fourth overall, didn’t quite fulfill expectations, was traded to Chicago for a second-rounder before dying in 2010 from a heart condition. Tampa also took guard Arron Sears (35), who was very good for two years before developing a neurological condition that ended his career; selected a four-year starting safety in Tanard Jackson (106); and over-drafted journeyman safety Sabby Piscitelli at 64.

### 2008: Talented Aqib Talib (picked 20th) had 17 picks in his first four seasons before being traded to New England. Receiver Dexter Jackson (58th) was out of the league within two years, but Jeremy Zuttah (83rd) has been a decent starter.

### 2009: Quarterback Josh Freeman, picked 17th, made the Pro Bowl in his second season before a sharp decline in performance and his eventual release this past October. Defensive tackle Roy Miller, picked 83rd, started in Jacksonville this season. Only one of the Buccaneers’ other four picks (EJ Biggers) is still in the league.

### 2011: Tampa made prudent selections at No. 20 with Adrian Clayborn (13 sacks in 35 games) and at 84 with linebacker Mason Foster (92 tackles, two sacks, three interceptions this season). But Da’Quan Bowers, picked 51st, has faded (one sack this season) after showing flashes early on.

### 2012: Dominik gives Hickey some of the credit for a draft that yielded three players that made the All-rookie team: safety Mark Barron (No. 7), running back Doug Martin (No. 31) and linebacker Lavonte David, the 58th pick, who has blossomed into a standout (144 tackles, six sacks, five interceptions this season). Safety Keith Tandy (three picks in 2013) was good value at 174.

### 2013: Tampa Bay didn’t have a first-round pick, and cornerback Johnthan Banks (chosen 43rd) has three interceptions in a backup role.

Dominik said Hickey supported the selection of quarterback Mike Glennon at No. 73, and he was the best of the rookie quarterbacks. Hickey also liked the selection of UM’s Mike James, who averaged 4.9 yards on 60 carries before fracturing his ankle.

I guess it was the fourth one on the list, but we'll see how it shakes out.

Of the other three, the only guy that excited me was Ray Farmer. He has a great reputation and was part of some successful drafts in KC.

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MdDolfan

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Re: Examining T.B.'s draft record with new Dolphins GM Hickey

catman_56 wrote:

Dphins4me wrote:

Did Hickey make the call on these selections?

Exactly!!! He wasn't the GM.

He wasn't but he was the guy who provided (Dominik) or the prior GM with the list of talent to pick from and sounds like he was the most experienced of them all. I know he wasn't the first choice but he might end up being the best choice. I read a quote on twitter yesterday that Pete Roselle was the 23rd choice to become the Commissioner of the NFL and look what he did!